Plies Has a Message For Donald Trump

By Tia Berger | Published on January 12, 2018

Many people were appalled by President Trump’s bias remarks he made towards Haitian and African nations. “Why are we having all these people from sh*thole countries come here”, he allegedly stated at a White House meeting. He also made a comment saying he’d rather accept immigrants from countries like Norway.

His disparaging words stirred outrage among several celebrities including recording artist John Legend, Ben Stiller, Chelsea Clinton, musician Questlove and now rapper Plies.

The president is a racist. He has been for his entire public life. If you vote(d) for him, you do so because of that or despite that. We need a multi-racial anti-racist coalition to defeat him and try to heal our nation.

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 12, 2018

Mr. President, immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti and the 54 countries in Africa likely helped build your buildings. They’ve certainly helped build our country. cc @POTUS https://t.co/hv1QYRoRy3

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) January 11, 2018

Plies took the initiative to post a video on Twitter, calling out Trump for his racist remarks and how he’s “just not a good person”. He quotes, ” It ain’t gone be fun when the rabbit got da gun.”

Haiti 🇭🇹,Africa, & El Salvador 🇸🇻 I ❤️ U All We All Family In My Opinion!!! "It Ain't Gone Be Fun When The Rabbit Got Da Gun"!! pic.twitter.com/JsmS96qW2g

— Plies (@plies) January 12, 2018

Many fans praised Plies for speaking up and showing their country some love.

God bless the truth tellers thank you Plies 🙏🏽that man is beyond help

— lovejack (@lovejac58478908) January 12, 2018

👏👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/ctKtmSXRmQ

— Lizzie (@Lizzieliz2020) January 12, 2018

Plies thank you! 🇸🇻🇸🇻

— B (@dwadecountyy305) January 12, 2018

https://twitter.com/BabyGapGlobal/status/951674102007427072

Trump is now denying the alleged derogatory remarks.

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